After more than a decade Schuler Books' on Alpine Ave will be closing in April. The owners decided not to renew the lease saying the increased cost would impact the stores viability. They hope to focus on other retail opportunities, and increase investment in their flagship store on 28th Street location.

In recent years, the truck-driving industry has been hit hard with a driver shortage, and industry veterans say the shortage likely will begin to have a serious negative ripple effect on industries across the country if the trend continues.